Palestinian Authority

PA Threatens:

'We will not agree to expansion of settlements'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the spokesperson of the Palestinian Presidency, says, "The extreme government (in Israel) is bound by right-wing policies that express war and settlement."

Two Jews rescued from Jenin

Two Jews from central Israel take a wrong turn, end up in Jenin. Palestinian Authority security forces escort them out and transfer them to Israeli forces.

PA displeased with Jewish visitors at Judaism's holiest sites

The PA Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said that Jewish visits to the Temple Mount were 'attacks' on the site and that Israel was attempting to take control of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Britain condemns legitimization of towns

The UK has eleased a statement denouncing the new towns and calling for the cancellation of measures against the PA.

Binyamin Council:

PA construction plan a severe security threat

In a letter, the head of the Yesha Council details the dangers of the Palestinian Authority's takeover of the British Police Junction area through the strangulation of the surrounding area.

Palestinian Authority outraged by the legitimization of towns

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls for urgent American and international intervention to immediately stop the actions led by Smotrich.

Cabinet approves:

Sanctions against PA, regulation of five communities

Cabinet approves Smotrich's measures to combat the recognition of a Palestinian state and proceedings against Israel. They include sanctions against the PA, promotion of construction and other measures.

PA chairman to visit Russia for the first time since 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin has in the past expressed a desire to mediate Israeli-Palestinian Arab peace talks.

Palestinian Authority:

'We will demand right of return, reparations from Israel'

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that Palestinian refugees have an inalienable right to return to their homes and to compensation.

Cabinet discusses:

Punitive measures Smotrich promoted against the Palestinians

Cabinet ministers discuss series of punitive measures against PA, following its attempt to obtain unilateral recognition. The measures will be voted upon at the next Cabinet meeting.

Survey:

96% of Palestinians deny October 7th massacre

66 percent expressed support for the October 7 attack against Israel, and more than 90 percent claimed that Hamas terrorists did not commit atrocities against Israeli civilians.

Report:

Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues

The Biden administration is furious with Finance Minister Smotrich's decision to freeze tax revenues collected for the Palestinian Authority.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'The Palestinian Authority cannot rule Gaza'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a video highlighting senior PA officials' support for Hamas and the October 7th massacre.

Smotrich redirects Palestinian Authority funds to terror victims

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders 130 million NIS of Palestinian Authority tax funds to be redirected to benefit families of terror victims.

Grants for 'martyrs'' families

PA continues to fund families of terrorists

Ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, the PA General Intelligence Service in the Jenin district distributed grants to families of 25 'martyrs' and 11 imprisoned terrorists.

Israeli security sources:

Smotrich using his office to bring down the Palestinian Authority

'With a command echelon who grew up on the knees of the Oslo Accords, and simply refuses to wake up, we can never win,' Finance Min. Smotrich accuses.

'Won't lead to Palestinian state'

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

Office of PA Chairman Abbas says Ali Khamenei's praise of the massacre declares that the goal is to sacrifice Palestinian lives, which will not lead to a Palestinian state.

PA seeks to join South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Palestinian Authority files application with International Court of Justice to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.

IDF furious

PA frees terrorist who murdered two soldiers

The terrorist who murdered two soldiers in a ramming attack turned himself into the PA police, who, after holding him for a day, released him.

Macron:

'Ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA makes reforms'

French President speaks to PA chairman, tells him he is ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA "implements necessary reforms.”

PA:

'We're willing to operate the Rafah crossing'

Palestinian Authority announces its willingness to operate the Rafah crossing in accordance with the Agreement on Movement and Access which was signed with Israel in 2005.

Foreign Ministry warns Spain:

Don't provide services to 'Palestinians'

In a letter to the Spanish Embassy in Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry calls out 'inciting and hateful antisemitic statements' by Spanish officials, warns against providing services to Palestinian Authority residents who are not Spanish citizens.

Will Smotrich's plan topple the Palestinian Authority?

Following European countries' promises to recognize a Palestinian state, Finance Min. Smotrich announces massive economic response. 'When they act against the state of Israel, there must be a response,' spokesman says.

After ICC decision:

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands Prime Minister Netanyahu take immediate measures against the PA for its activities against Israel.

PA prime minister seeking to pressure Israel to release tax money

Mohammad Mustafa expresses great satisfaction with the PA's recent diplomatic achievements, demands US pressure Israel to unfreeze tax funds for the PA and end counterterror activity.

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Abbas’ advisor threatens Israel with more massacres

PA chairman's advisor Mahmoud Al-Habbash warns that "October 7 can repeat itself 100 times".

Why has Gallant abandoned Israel’s war goals?

Since the failed peace process began in 1993, the General Staff became a stakeholder in the success of its “partner,” the Palestinian Authority. It is the same kind of naive conception that believed Hamas was "deterred" and wants to ive a good liife. Op-ed.

Abbas to Arab countries:

'Re-examine relations with Israel'

Palestinian Authority chairman calls on Arab countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Israel to cut them off immediately.

Netanyahu on UN resolution:

‘We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre'

Israeli government rejected UN decision to upgrade Palestinian Authority’s status. Netanyahu attacked: "We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre. We will not let them establish a terrorist state."

Israel's proposal to the PA for the Rafah crossing

The Palestinian Authority rejected an Israeli proposal to manage the Rafah crossing, among other reasons, due to the imposition of conditions and the freezing of funds by Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Palestinian Authority turns down offer to control Rafah Crossing

US pressured Israel to turn control of Rafah Crossing over to Palestinian Authority - but the PA rejected the proposal, report says.

UN votes to grant PA the powers and rights of a UN member state

Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan strongly criticized the proposal: 'With this new precedent, we may see here representatives of ISIS or Boko Haram that will sit among us.'

Finance Min. to PM:

Don't block plan to lower cost of living in Israel

Finance Min. Smotrich pens letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding PM keep agreement to use confiscated terror funds to lower cost of living for Israelis.

Ambassador Erdan criticizes

UN to vote on motion granting PA the rights of a state

Israel’s UN Ambassador Gilad on expected vote in the General Assembly: If UN grants the PA the rights of a state de facto, the US must stop funding the UN.

Abbas spokesman:

'Israel must be punished for crimes in Gaza'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh blames US for Netanyahu's continued determination to demolish the last of Hamas's military power in Rafah, demands international action to prevent op.

Angry mob forces European ambassadors from Palestinian university

Dozens of Palestinians violently expelled the German and Portuguese ambassadors during their visit to Birzeit University.

Palestinian Authority police used live fire near Samaria town

Palestinian Authority police officers in uniform, armed with Kalashnikov rifles, were filmed firing into the air last Friday, only 300 meters from the town of Bruchin in Samaria.

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PA police enter the security zone around Susya

Dozens of armed Palestinian police approaching the Israeli town of Susya met by a locally stationed battalion and civilian security force.

Special Interview

Amb. Friedman: There is a path forward - full Israeli sovereignty

Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman analyzes the course of the war and the hopes for the future of the Middle East in a special interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News.

Over veto at UN:

Abbas threatens to 'reconsider' ties with US

PA chairman announces the PA will "reconsider" its relationship with the United States after Washington vetoed a PA bid for full UN membership.

Over Gaza war:

PA seeks FIFA sanctions against Israel

Palestinian Authority’s soccer association planning to call on FIFA to sanction Israel due its “international law violations".

'Unethical and unjustified'

PA blasts US veto at the UN Security Council

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas blasts the US after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution which would have accepted the PA as a full member state.

The PA's delusional demand:

'Release all prisoners, including Nukhba terrorists'

Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of "kidnapping" Palestinians from the Gaza Strip since October 6 last year and of using sexual violence against them.

Palestinian Authority:

'Seize weapons from all settlers'

The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministery noted that 'the organized terrorism of the colonialists (i.e. Jewish residents) has reached an unprecedented level under the protection of the occupation forces.'

Ambassador Erdan:

'If Hitler were alive today, he would sing the UN's praises'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan presents photograph of Hitler and the Mufti together at UN during meeting on Gaza war, PA request for member status.

In conversation with Abbas

Blinken urges further PA reforms

Secretary of State welcomes new PA cabinet, says revitalized PA is essential to delivering results for the Palestinian people.

PA seeking UN vote on full membership

Palestinian Authority envoy says he is seeking a Security Council vote on April 18 to make PA a full member of the world body.

Hamas accuses PA of sending security men to Gaza

Hamas accuses its PA rivals of sending security officers into northern Gaza under cover of securing aid trucks. PA denies.

Fatah militant arm:

'We will pursue you wherever you are'

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, military arm of Fatah, reports on its daily fighting with the IDF forces in Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip, including firing mortars at the IDF in the Shifa Hospital complex.

Almog Boker: 'We're done with the lesser evil'

Commentator Almog Boker rejects the idea of the Palestinian Authority taking control of the Gaza Strip after the war.

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents

The USA has significantly reduced the sanctions it imposed on residents of Judea and Samaria following Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's threats of economic sanctions against Palestinian Authority banks.

New PA cabinet leader:

'We will work to gain control over Gaza'

Muhammad Mustafa declares his intent to strengthen the PA's "firm stand" in Jerusalem, the Jordan Valley and Area C.

Report:

Smotrich is bringing down the PA's banks

Finance Minister Smotrich is acting to collapse the Palestinian Authority's banks, contrary to the security establishment's position.

Shooting attack in Binyamin:

Terrorist named as former Palestinian Authority commander

Mujahad Barkaat Mansour, age 32, served as a commander in the Palestinian Authority chief's guard.

Palestinian PM:

'Our goal is allowing refugees to return'

The newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister has written to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to formally accept the responsibility for forming a new government.

PA Officers by day, terrorists by night -exposé

Nearly 80 officers of the Palestinian Authority Security Forces have been killed or arrested while carrying out terror attacks against Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers in the past three years. Report.

Abbas names Mohammad Mustafa as PA cabinet leader

US welcomes appointment of new PA cabinet leader as it pushes for reforms in the PA.

Report:

Abbas to appoint financial advisor as PA PM

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is expected to appoint his financial advisor Mohammad Mustafa as Prime Minister amid US pressure to form a cabinet made of professional ministers instead of politicians to reform the PA.

Head of PA intelligence considered to run Gaza

Israeli security officials are considering backing Majid Faraj, a close confidant of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, to manage civilian life in the Gaza Strip.

National Security Council opposes victims suing PA

The National Security Council added a paragraph to a law regarding reparations for victims of terror, saying that the PA can only be forced to pay from money Israel had frozen already.